Momina Klisura Hydroelectric Power Station— 120 MW Hydroelectric
MOMINA KLISU is a 120 MW hydroelectric power plant located in Bulgaria. This facility is part of Bulgaria's hydro generation portfolio and was commissioned to enhance renewable energy production. MOMINA KLISU ranks as the fifth largest hydro plant in Bulgaria. With a capacity of 120 MW, it represents 6.13% of the country's total hydro capacity of 1,958 MW. Bulgaria has seven hydro plants with a combined capacity of 1,958 MW. Compared to the largest hydro plant, PSCHAIRA GEN at 864 MW, MOMINA KLISU is approximately 14% of its size. Hydropower plays a crucial role in Bulgaria's energy landscape, contributing to both energy security and sustainability. The country has ample water resources, which are harnessed for electricity generation. MOMINA KLISU is situated around 80 km northeast of Sofia in the Balkan Mountains.
Bulgaria, Europe
- 14. largest of 43 plants in Bulgaria
- #9,242 worldwide by installed capacity
- #2,039 of 8,493 Hydroelectric plants worldwide
- 1.3% of the installed capacity of Bulgaria
NEK EAD operates 2 plants totalling 234 MW
9 plants within 100 km, 2,375 MW combined
Source: ENTSOE
Location
Zero Direct Emissions
Momina Klisura Hydroelectric Power Station is a hydro power plant producing approximately 420 GWh of clean electricity per year with zero direct CO₂ emissions during operation.
Lifecycle emissions: ~24 g CO₂/kWh (manufacturing, transport, decommissioning)
Technical Details
- Primary Fuel Type
- Hydro
- Energy Source
- Renewable
- Country
Bulgaria- Continent
- Europe
- Data Source
- Global Power Plant Database
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